Thousands of people disliked them, but after being reborn and correcting their mistakes, they regret

The first thing Xu Fan did after receiving the money was to repay Gu Jianguo for the haircut he had received.

He walked to the barbershop, pushed open the old glass door, and saw Old Gu still lying in his recliner, rocking back and forth while watching TV, looking quite content.

Upon seeing Xu Fan arrive, he quickly stood up and greeted her warmly, "Oh, little Fan, you're here! Come sit down, Grandpa will get you a drink!"

Old Gu settled Xu Fan on a bamboo chair. Old Gu took a bottle of Fanta from the refrigerator behind him. Xu Fan twisted it open and took a sip. His mouth was filled with bubbles and a refreshing sweetness, which greatly reduced the heat.

"So delicious!" Xu Fan took a few more sips. "So this is what it tastes like..."

His high school deskmate, someone he had harassed and someone he felt sorry for, also loved to drink this.

Every time they had PE class, Xu Fan would treat him to this soda. His favorite flavor was orange. Every time he received the soda, the other person would smile gently and say, "Xu Fan, thank you. You've worked hard."

But later, after he discovered that Xu Fan liked boys, his gentle mask gradually shattered, and he became terrifying. He berated Xu Fan in the classroom, and afterwards, no matter how many drinks Xu Fan bought for him, he would scold her, and the drinks would end up in the trash.

Xu Fan felt a little sad thinking about the past, but now was not the time to be sad. He had made a lot of money and made friends, so he should be happy.

He took out 500 yuan in cash that he had specially withdrawn from the bank and handed it to Grandpa Gu: "Grandpa Gu, thank you for cutting my hair and for being willing to be my friend. This is to repay you for the haircut."

Old Gu looked at the bright red five hundred yuan in cash and immediately became anxious. He quickly pushed Xu Fan's hand back: "No, no! Little Fan, what are you doing? How could I, an old man, accept money from a friend like you!"

He was rejected again… A pang of sadness welled up in Xu Fan’s heart. Sure enough, he couldn’t do anything right. His voice choked up involuntarily: “Grandpa, please accept it… You’ve had it so hard…”

It's already difficult to establish oneself in this big city, and it must be tough for Grandpa Gu to run such a small, unprofitable shop. Five hundred yuan is the price of a haircut at other barbershops; he just didn't want to take advantage of Grandpa Gu.

Grandpa Gu chuckled upon hearing this and quickly explained, "Xiao Fan, Grandpa knows you're a good child. Don't let my shabby little shop fool you, Grandpa owns a house!"

Xu Fan raised her head in a daze, with glistening tears still clinging to her eyelashes.

Old Gu continued, "I have a grandson. My son and daughter-in-law both died in a car accident. I raised him alone, and he's very successful! He was accepted by a university abroad and now runs his own company. He bought me a house and sends me a lot of money every month. It's just that he only comes back a few times a year. I still run a barbershop, but because I'm old and lonely, I want to talk to someone..."

"If you feel bad about it, treat me to a meal. These days, young people make friends by treating each other!"

Xu Fan smiled happily upon hearing his words. It was wonderful that Grandpa Gu wasn't in trouble.

"Okay! What would you like to eat? I'll take you there!"

"Let's go get some skewers! You young people love barbecue and beer, and this old man likes it too. Don't underestimate our small Yu County; our barbecue is famous even in Beijing!"

"OK!"

There was a small electric scooter in Old Gu's shop. Xu Fan and Old Gu put on their helmets. A gentle breeze brushed against Xu Fan's face, and the surrounding scenery receded little by little. He took deep breaths of the not-so-fresh air. This was a moment of comfort that Xu Fan had never experienced in either of his two lives.

Following the old man's directions, they arrived at a small shop with a sign that read "Old Wang's Barbecue." The shop was clean and tidy, and the wooden tables and chairs had a vintage feel to them.

Old Gu got out of the car and greeted the boss familiarly: "Old Wang, I brought a friend today. I'll have two sets today, one for me and one for my little friend!"

"Okay!"

Xu Fan found a place to sit down. Only in a small shop like this could he feel completely at ease and not feel constrained.

The food was served quickly. The set meal that Old Gu was referring to consisted of twenty skewers of pork, twenty skewers of chicken, five skewers of small sausages, a plate of edamame, and a bottle of beer. He usually came here alone and ordered these dishes, enjoying a few drinks and feeling very comfortable.

Xu Fan couldn't wait to grab a skewer and put it in his mouth. With one bite, the crispy skin of the grilled meat burst with delicious juices in his mouth. Paired with cumin powder and secret seasoning, it was absolutely delicious!

To save money, he usually only eats what he cooks himself. He doesn't know what tastes good. He always tries to please others with his homemade food, and since everyone says it tastes bad, he agrees. For him, eating is just a means to survive. Today was the first time he ate food bought from outside, and it was really delicious!

His eyes sparkled as he ate, one skewer in his left hand and another in his right.

Upon seeing this, Old Man Gu let out a hearty laugh.

"Haha, isn't it delicious? Have another beer!"

Xu Fan tilted his head, looked at the plastic cup handed to him, and took it. He had never drunk alcohol before, but he had heard that it was something that could make people forget their worries. He was so happy today that he wanted to try it.

He took a small sip; the slightly bitter taste combined with the bubbles was delicious and a perfect match for barbecue!

He and the old man each held a glass of beer in one hand and a skewer in the other, enjoying their meal immensely.